Pakistan make 268-9 in 5th ODI against NZ!

Hamilton: Ahmed Shehzad posted his maiden one-day international century to guide Pakistan to 268 for 9, batting first in today`s fifth one-day international against New Zealand.

Shehzad took 115 from 104 balls, sharing partnerships of 53 with Kamran Akmal, 47 with Younis Khan and 77 with Misbah ul-Haq to steer Pakistan to competitive total after being sent in by New Zealand`s acting captain Ross Taylor.

Regular New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori missed the game with a hamstring strain. Pakistan lead the six-match series 2-1 after winning the third and fourth matches. New Zealand won the first and the second was abandoned due to rain.
Bureau Report

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